The University of Arizona: Dual MD / MBA Program A collaborative, five-year program from the Eller College of Management and the College of Medicine. Why Eller? • Innovation. Center for Management Innovations in Health Care offers industryspecific elective courses, speaker series, and networking opportunities • Application. Real-world team consulting projects with clients such as Tucson Medical Center offer the opportunity to work at the intersection of business and medicine Today, MDs are also businesspeople. Whether you plan to build a clinical practice or take on a leadership role in hospital administration, the University of Arizona’s joint, fiveyear MD / MBA program will give you the skills you need to launch your successful career. An MBA will enhance your clinical skills with administrative expertise in: Leadership • Organizational Structure • Negotiation • Decision Making • Finance and Accounting • Operations Management • Innovation • Data Management • Presentation Skills College of Medicine Tanisha N. Johnson, Director of Admissions [email protected] 520.626.8626 • Communication. Through a semesterlong business communication course, students develop the skills necessary to be competitive and distinguish themselves in the marketplace Why earn your MBA now? • Start your career with the management skills you need to be competitive in the market place • Learn how to save on costs and improve the quality of health care • Identify new opportunities and influence change in the health care industry Eller College of Management Jeff Hunter, Director of MBA Admissions [email protected] 520.621.6227 MD / MBA Program Overview The MD / MBA dual-degree program is sequential and concurrent. College of Medicine students may apply to the Eller College of Management during their first or second year of study. “Ultimately the success of a physician lies in their ability to provide great patient care — this includes compassion, medical knowledge, and a general understanding of the greater healthcare system. Each and every physician needs to be not only well-trained in their specialty, but also prepared to meet the challenges of business administration and financial hurdles within the practice of medicine. Pursuing a dual-degree MD/MBA program has allowed me to broaden my educational experience and take the steps necessary to becoming a strong physician and patient advocate.” — Serena Jain, MD / MBA 2011 PROGRAM OVERVIEW Years One and Two Exclusively focused on MD education Year Three MBA core curriculum courses focusing on finance, marketing, leadership development, etc. Year Four MD-focused (start of clinical rotations), suggested time to complete MBA elective course work before Year Five* Year Five Complete MD rotational requirements *The availability of MBA elective offerings will depend on fit with the MD curriculum, recognizing the resident interview travel requirements, during this final year of the program. Students may seek faculty support to optimize independent study opportunities during the summer between Year Three and Year Four. College of Medicine Tanisha N. Johnson, Director of Admissions [email protected] 520.626.8626 10/2011 MD / MBA Admissions Qualifications: College of Medicine students in good academic standing and recommended for admittance to the Eller College of Management. Admission Requirements: • • • • Application and application fee ($100.00) Essay discussing interest in pursuing MBA GMAT scores In-person interview by invitation The following supplemental application materials will be provided by the College of Medicine: • Copy of letters of recommendation • Copy of personal statement • Copy of official transcripts Eller College of Management Jeff Hunter, Director of MBA Admissions [email protected] 520.621.6227
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